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Moogara

126 km²

A strong First Nations presence defines Moogara, where 16.4% of the 67 residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This small, sparsely populated community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 43. It is a place of high home ownership and stability, where most people live in detached houses and very few have moved recently. The area feels remote and quiet, with a high proportion of residents who do not identify with any religion.

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First Nations people make up 16.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is older than average, with 19.4% of people aged 65 or over, while children under 15 make up 14.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 89.6% identify with Australian or English ancestry. Only 7.5% were born overseas, a figure far below the Australian average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, with no one using another language, which is well below the state and national figures.

Nearly half the community (47.8%) reports no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Another 32.8% identify as Christian.

Education levels vary widely, with 18.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, but Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 18.9%. Half of the residents' highest school year was Year 10.

The community earns much less than most areas, with a typical household income of $1,124 per week. Personal incomes are also far below the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $474.

Health challenges are common here; 35.8% of people have a long-term health condition, and 14.9% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above national levels.

Housework is a major part of local life, with 33.3% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid work weekly. Additionally, 8.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

There are 11 First Nations people in Moogara, who are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. Their typical personal income is $350 per week, which is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are split, with 36.7% of people living alone and 67.3% in couples with children. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home is a separate house, and 46.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. No one in the community is renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work.

The community is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here at 48.1%, and the unemployment rate is 15.4%, which is far above the national figure of 5.1%.

Moogara is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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